AP LAWCET Notification 2026: Exam Date, Application Form & Eligibility

AP LAWCET 2026 Notification: Complete Guide – Apply Now!

The AP LAWCET 2026 Notification was released just a couple of days ago on February 10, 2026. If you're planning to join law college in Andhra Pradesh — whether it's the 3-year LLB after graduation or the 5-year integrated course right after 12th — this is your one-stop guide. All information is sourced directly from the official APSCHE website.

Click Here: AP LAWCET Application Form 2026

AP LAWCET 2026 Important Dates

The schedule is tight — mark these dates immediately:

Who Can Apply? AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For 3-Year LLB (after graduation)

• Bachelor's degree in 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized university.
• OC category: 45% aggregate
• BC category: 42%
• SC/ST: 40%

For 5-Year Integrated LLB (after 12th)

• Pass in Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination.
• Same percentage rules: 45% (OC) / 42% (BC) / 40% (SC/ST).

Final-year students can apply but must complete their qualifying exam before counselling. Must be an Indian national and satisfy Andhra Pradesh local/non-local status rules. Age limits as per Bar Council of India guidelines.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form

1. Visit the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET
2. Click on "Online Application" and pay the registration fee first:
   • ₹900 for OC
   • ₹850 for BC
   • ₹800 for SC/ST
3. Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned photo + signature.
4. Select preferred test centres (allocated on first-come, first-served basis).
5. Review all information carefully, submit the form, and download the confirmation page with application number.

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Total Questions: 120
• Marks: 1 mark per question (Total 120 marks)
• Negative Marking: None

Section-wise breakup:

• Part A: General Knowledge & Mental Ability → 30 questions
• Part B: Current Affairs → 30 questions
• Part C: Aptitude for Study of Law → 60 questions

Qualifying marks: 42 (35%) for general ranking. SC/ST candidates qualify even with lower scores.

What’s in the Syllabus for AP LAWCET 2026?

• GK & Mental Ability: Indian history, geography, economy, polity, logical reasoning, puzzles, series.
• Current Affairs: National & international events of the last 1–2 years.
• Law Aptitude: Elementary knowledge of Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, contracts, torts, criminal law, legal reasoning.

Download the official instruction booklet from the APSCHE website for the detailed topic-wise syllabus.

After the Exam – Results, Rank Card & Counselling

• Results & Rank Card: Expected May 18, 2026 — download from the same portal.
• Counselling: Through APSCHE portal (lawcet-sche.aptonline.in) — includes web options entry, seat allotment, and self-reporting.

Quick Preparation Tips from Recent Qualifiers

• Solve at least one previous year paper weekly.
• Read The Hindu or Indian Express daily for current affairs.
• For law aptitude — focus on bare acts and basic explanations; avoid overcomplicating.
• Take full-length mock tests in the final 15 days — it's a game-changer.

With roughly two months left, consistent 2–3 hours of focused study daily is sufficient.